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DISA has released the Apple iOS 11 STIG Version 1

January 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment

STIG Update – DISA has released the Apple iOS 11 STIG Version 1
DISA has released the Apple iOS 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Version 1. The requirements of the STIG become effective immediately. The STIG is available at https://iase.disa.mil/stigs/Pages/index.aspx.

For all STIG related questions, please contact the DISA STIG Customer Support Desk: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil

Apple OS X 10.12 (Sierra) STIG V1R1

October 4, 2017 by Bruce Brown Leave a Comment

STIG Update – Apple OS X 10.12 (Sierra) STIG V1R1

DISA Risk Management Executive has released the Apple OS X 10.12 (Sierra) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Version 1 Release 1. The requirements of the STIG become effective immediately. The STIG is available on IASE at https://iase.disa.mil/stigs/os/mac/Pages/mac-os.aspx.

For all STIG related questions, please contact the DISA STIG Customer Support Desk: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil

Interview for Apple Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Engineer in Bethesda, MD

February 10, 2016 by Bruce Brown Leave a Comment

Job title:- Apple Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Engineer

Location:- Bethesda, MD

Client:- NIH

Overview:

We are seeking an Apple IAM Software Engineer for the NIH Center for Information Technology (CIT) Identity and Access Management (IAM) service. As part of the IAM team, the Apple IAM Software Engineer will provide planning, architecture, design, development, maintenance and/or support of software tools that support the identity, credential, access and security needs of the NIH Macintosh community. You will break down software requirements and create highly complex systems; and lead mid and senior level engineers on complex tasks. You will also understand client needs working with internal and external customers; as well as, act as a mentor to junior software engineers. This is a full-time position and will be based in the customers office in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities:

Support the NIHAuthPlugin (an open source project to enforce PIV login on Macintosh computers)
Support non-PIV two-factor authentication alternatives
Provide Mac security engineering support, e.g., pen-test scenarios involving Macs in the enterprise
Provide support for solutions to meet other NIH enterprise and IC-specific needs, e.g., tools and engineering advice to Institutes and Centers (ICs) that lack Mac expertise
Develop iOS apps, as needed
Provides recommendations to infuse new technology
Develops design artifacts
Collaborates with PMs/Users/Business Analysts (BAs) to comprehend requirements, evaluate alternatives, and establish timelines

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree and 10+ years’ experience in the IT field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
3+ Years’ experience working with Apple/Macintosh
Knowledge of OS X’s authorization APIs
In-depth Objective-C knowledge
C / C++ and Swift knowledge for supporting surrounding frameworks
OS X System Python knowledge for installer scripts
Issue tracking and version controls with git
In-depth understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Mobile app development that could assist NIH in systems / security functions

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent English written and oral communication.

www.22ndstaffing.com

Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation STIG, V1R1

April 6, 2015 by Bruce Brown Leave a Comment

DISA has released the Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation STIG Version
1. The requirements of the STIG become effective immediately.

The STIG is available on IASE at
http://iase.disa.mil/stigs/os/mac/Pages/mac-os.aspx.

DoD Instruction 8500.01 tasks DISA “develops and maintains control correlation identifiers (CCIs), security requirements guides (SRGs), security technical implementation guides (STIGs), and mobile code risk categories and usage guides that implement and are consistent with DoD cybersecurity policies, standards, architectures, security controls, and validation procedures, with the support of the NSA/CSS, using input from stakeholders” and DoD Component heads “ensure that all DoD IT under their purview complies with applicable STIGs, security configuration guides, and SRGs.” DISA considered all the applicable technical NIST SP 800-53 requirements while developing this STIG. Requirements which are applicable and configurable are included in the final STIG. DoD information systems require password complexity and account management for authentication and confidentiality.

Apple OS X 10.9 natively does not provide these capabilities. In order for systems to meet these requirements, they must be connected to an Active Directory infrastructure or similar LDAP solution. A report marked For Official Use Only (FOUO) is available for further items that did not meet requirements. The compliance report is available to component Authorizing Official (AO) personnel for use in their certification and risk assessment. AO requests for the compliance report may be sent via email to disa.stig_spt@mail.mil. In accordance with DoD Instruction 8500.01, the Apple OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) Workstation STIG Version 1 is released for immediate use. The document is available on http://iase.disa.mil.